Benhil Technician

Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest, LLC; Littlefield (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Milk Producers is seeking a Butter Packaging Operator to join our team in Texas. You will ensure proper packaging of butter, maintain sanitation, and monitor the line to uphold quality standards. You will also troubleshoot minor issues, assist with training, and help keep the packaging area compliant with USDA readiness.

Guidelines include following GMP, safety procedures, and accurate charting. GED or high school diploma is required; experience in manufacturing is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow safety procedures.
• Able to troubleshoot minor process issues with guidance.
• Cross-train on churn and related packaging functions.
• Operate packaging equipment and maintain accurate charts.
• Support GMP and sanitation practices in a production environment.
• Understand and follow food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Butter packaging properly and account for inventory produced.
• Observe machine operations to ensure product quality.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness in the packaging area.
• Monitor production line for jams, pileups or misfeeds.
• Inspect and remove defective products and packaging material.
• Change and seal unacceptable packages during the shift.
• Keep packaging room USDA readiness and test runs compliant.
• Report equipment damage or unsafe conditions to supervision.
• Assist in training of new personnel and document processes.
• Follow all safety, GMP rules and company policies.

Skills

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Cross-training

Equipment operation

Charting

Churn operation

Quality control

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Select Milk Producers is one of the nation’s largest and most progressive dairy cooperatives, with 32 wholly owned subsidiaries, 8 processing plants, and 8 joint ventures including Continental Dairy Facilities, Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest, Mill Haven Foods, Select Custom Solutions, GreenLink and Select Services. With over 800 employees, the Select Milk family of companies impacts all aspects of the dairy farm business and at the heart of our family of companies, is you. "We strive to go above and beyond what’s expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, it’s in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing what’s right, in performing at our best, in setting a higher standard." Select Milk Producers and its subsidiaries offer an attractive compensation and a best-in-class benefits package that includes but is not limited medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more that can be tailored for you and your family. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) up to 6% company match, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays & vacation. We are proud to promote an equal employment opportunity workplace.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Butter Packaging Operators are responsible for the proper packaging of the butter and accounting of inventory produced.
• Observing machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards.
• Maintain a high level of sanitation and cleanliness while performing tasks.
• Monitoring the production line, watching for problems such as pileups, jams, tape, or glue that isn’t sticking properly.
• Inspecting and removing defective products and packaging material.
• Changing and sealing unacceptable packages of butter produced during the shift.
• Responsible for the general cleanliness of the butter packaging room and its equipment. The butter packaging room must remain USDA inspection ready at all times.
• Knowledge and understanding of butter packaging equipment and maintaining a pace consistent with the packing line.
• Reporting immediately to supervisor of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning equipment.
• Aiding in the training of new personnel.
• Following all safety, work, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules.
• Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality.
• Performing other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot small problems and be able to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.
• Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
• Must be able to operate the equipment effectively after the appropriate break-in period.
• Able and willing to cross-train on Churn, and all functions of churn operation.
• Able to properly fill/change charts for documentation purposes.
• Able to perform all equipment CIP’s and titrations.

Education And/Or Experience

• A High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.